Dr. Update from Today.

The Dr. performed a strep test, which is routine for a mother at 35-36 weeks. 40% of mothers have the strep bug, and if a mother tests positive for this, she will be given antibiotics during labor.

The good news is that Natalie is now measuring 1cm dialated and 50% effaced. That means she could have the baby tonight, or 3 weeks past the due date. That's great, right!!? :) There have been documented cases of both. Bottom line is that the baby is starting his/her thoughts of coming out. If it is like Natalie (stubborn), it will be here in January. If it has ADD like me, it will be out tonight. We shall see!

More baby room photos

We keep adding features to the baby room. Here are the pictures we recently hung in the room. We have a couple shelves to get for the wall, but besides that, it is ready to go!

Week 34 Cartoon!

It's "MY" bathroom Daddy!

Mommy put that shampoo in the bathroom, the kind that doesn't make me cry!
And this is Mr. Frog who will hold all my toys while I get a bath.
And for those aftershaves, razors and shaving creme...I moved them too! Sorry.


Daddy,

I heard through the grapevine that when you and mommy bought this house, that she staked claim to the master walk-in closet as well as the dresser's in the room. I heard you moved all your clothes into the room which I will soon take residence in as my new bedroom! HAHA!! And now, I am taking your bathroom too!

Love
Baby Cohen

Woods Baby Shower

On Sunday, November 4th, Natalie had her side of the family along with her girlfriends over to her grandparents to celebrate the coming of Baby Cohen. Kim Woods (Nat's mom) and Angela Woods (Nat's sister and law) did a great job putting this together. Once again, Baby Cohen was spoiled with many clothes and other items. Natalie said she had a really good time!!! Thanks to all who attended!

Baby Growing!

5 pounds!!! Can you believe it?? Natalie had her 1st of two bi-monthly check-ups. Thankfully, all continues to go well as the baby has put itself in the head-down position, which is the first step of the final stage. The heart beat and everything else is where it needs to be and Natalie is certainly feeling like she is in the final stretch. She also probably feels like punching me in the face as my patience, as well as hers, is tested often :) I got this awesome picture of Natalie last night. Still looking good at 34 weeks!

Week 33 Cartoon!

Halloween and Tailgate Party Weekend

SWP- Shopping While Pregnant

Final Monthly Appointment

MY FAVORITE PIC OF NATALIE - "FISHING IN SARASOTA!"
Wedding 2005 "On the Red Carpet"
"Snowy Lebanon"
"Crash Course"
Aunt Nat and TJ

Natalie had her Final Monthly Appointment the other day. From now on, it's every two weeks. The Doctor confirmed that the baby is what I call, "In launching position", head down and NOT breached which is great! The doctor even asked if I wanted to feel the babies head. "Well of course", I said. So he placed my right hand below her belly and facing upwards and sure enough, THERE IS A HEAD! I have now confirmed our child does have a head, details at 11!

Of course, most of you know that Natalie and I have said we would like to have 4 children. But with as easy as this has been on Natalie (knowck on wood), I fear she may start asking for 10. The only problem which has recently crept up is the acid reflex and heart burn. It has become so bad, that she is having trouble sleeping. The TUMS company owes us a cut of their annual income! We have a very big weekend with the Woods Halloween Party on Saturday and the A.J. Cohen Memorial Tailgte Party on Sunday. So check back early next week for a lot of updates and pictures!

The pictures from this post are "Blasts from the Past"